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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 242.40 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 242.40 and 88.47 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 242.40 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/242.40 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 242.40 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 21,445.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445.13/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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